A Safe Place to Share Your Stories

About

This website & blog is a safe space for all of us to share our stories on forgiveness. It comes out of my own journey learning how to love myself and what works to truly help me forgive … fully.

I struggled with an eating disorder starting in puberty and on a deeper level, battled with self-criticism and even self-hatred. My mom was murdered in my 30s. And through all of this, somewhere deep inside is a still voice that says, “I am love.”

I am committed to knowing this completely and have been practicing and sharing about forgiveness for many years. I have a Masters in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica and studied public policy at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. I also completed a Doctorate in Spiritual Science, where I did a Practical Treatise on self-forgiveness as a key to living practically in your heart as a day-to-day experience.

Now, I am a Professional Forgiveness Coach and owner of this amazing blog, Forgiving Connects. 🙂 Through personalized coaching, I work with clients both individually and in groups to make peace with themselves and create more of what they want in their lives. A key in our work together is the powerful practice of Self-forgiveness, or freeing ourselves from the judgments we make inwardly. One of my biggest projects is #ForgivingFridays, a blog and worldwide social media campaign for people to let go of judgments, heal, and connect in love.

I absolutely love the idea for your blog: a safe space to share stories of forgiveness. It’s positive in a heartbreaking way, because don’t we all have secrets that we’re ashamed of, secrets we wish we could be forgiven for? I’m looking forward to seeing what stories you have to share 🙂

What a wonderful idea! 🙂 Forgiving really is a cleansing for the soul – it makes me feel so much lighter and brighter.
I hope you have much success with this project, Debbie.
Blessing and kind regards – Robert (York – England)
And thanks for stopping by my blog – most appreciated.

It is a lovely, historic city – for sure. Always lots going on and plenty to see. I was born in Sheffield, which is very hilly and that’s something I miss in York – it’s rather flat.
Still – lots to compensate me: Japanese tourists, walls, a nice Chinese takeaway around the corner and a steady job. It’s all good! 😉

Hi Debbie. Thought I’d swing by at your ABOUT page too …… I’m so sorry that you have suffered such pain in your life and admire you for having chosen a path of compassion, forgiveness and love. You have a beautiful message for the world. Look forward to reading more of your blog. Blessings 🙂 Judith 🙂

Oh Wendy, thanks for commenting and for your caring. ❤ My mum would have been the first person on my bandwagon doing this blog. That's the kind of woman she was.
So many blessing your way … I'm glad you're here.

Hi Debbie, I’m black from my trip visiting my daughter, read about yourself. Sorry about your mom. Great thing you’re doing in all areas of forgiving. I think there are two comments I made in Forgiving one another is still waiting for your moderations. Again, I’m glad we’re connected. I read some of your blogs and come back to read the rest. You’re blessed!! I’m grateful to see what is going on in your journey. Miriam

Oh Miriam, thank you for coming back and visiting more on my blog. 🙂 I looked back & didn’t see your comments pending approval in Loving One Another … thank you though! ❤ I'm so glad that you are here and we're connected. So many blessings your way, Miriam. Loving, Debbie

Hi Debbie, I don’t know if I have sent you this message. If I did, this is a repeat.

Thank you for being an encouragement to me for your regular visit. I love your blog and I recently nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger Award. It may take time to go through the process, but there is no obligation. Feel free to accept or decline. If you would like to view, accept, and participate in the nomination, check out this link on my blog:

Oh Lori, I’m so glad. This method of forgiveness, letting go, and gratitude has been such a foundation for me learning to love, accept, and have faith in myself. Many blessings – so glad to have you here, Debbie

Debbie, I just came over from Nikki’s Meet and Greet. I admire the courage it takes to be vulnerable and open about your struggles, as well as your victories in the form of forgiveness. I’ll be following along.

Thanks so much for your comment. I love your prayer to forgive, and I acknowledge you for being real with where you are. To me, that is a great key to forgiveness. Keep going! You’re great 😊 Many blessings -Debbie